If you’re like most customers, you feel inundated with salesman speak and lofty promises.
The best way to sift through the noise is to focus on how you are treated. That’s the key point in an article came across about the 5 qualities of an expert contractor.
First, a good contractor will always put your needs ahead of a schedule, and will marry your expectations with your budget.
Second, a good contractor will have a plan in place to deal with the mess a remodel will cause.
Third, an expert contractor will be forthcoming about any unexpected challenges as they arise and will clearly explain how they will handle them. A good contractor will not cut corners.
Fourth, the best contractor is one who is licensed, insured and seeks the proper permits and paperwork.
Lastly, an expert contractor will clearly define a fair contract and outline a payment program.
If anyone you deal with falls short in any of these areas, you would be wise to start looking elsewhere.
Speaking of expert advice, we were really struck by an advice column by a handyman titled “Have realistic expectations when remodeling.”
One quote in particular was a great summary of what we regularly encounter while talking to people about remodeling.
“Reality TV does not mean you get a reality price for remodeling,” the expert says. In fact, he’d estimate that most people think jobs cost half as much as they really do as a result of unrealistic TV shows.
So, keep that budget advice and our expert contractor tips in mind when you think about your next remodeling project.
Have a good week!
